If you’re heading to Disneyland this holiday season, you might notice something different at the security checkpoint. The park is testing a new lane system that could dramatically speed up your entry—or slow it down, depending on what you’re bringing with you.
According to MickeyVisit, Disneyland began testing a segregated security screening system on December 15, 2025, at the Harbor Boulevard entrance. The new setup divides guests into two distinct lanes: one for guests with strollers and wheeled mobility devices, and another for guests without any wheels.
How the New System Works
Under the new configuration, guests with strollers and mobility devices are directed to a designated checkpoint where Cast Members perform more thorough screening, including compartment checks. Meanwhile, guests traveling without wheeled items move through a separate, faster-moving lane.
The separation creates a more efficient workflow for Cast Members, who can now perform uniform screening tasks within each lane rather than constantly switching between quick bag checks and more time-intensive stroller inspections.
Why This Actually Makes Sense
Anyone who has waited behind a family unpacking and repacking a stroller at security knows the pain. This new system addresses that bottleneck head-on. Guests without strollers or mobility devices can breeze through their lane without getting stuck behind the inevitable delays that come with screening wheeled items.
For families with strollers, the dedicated lane means Cast Members are already set up and prepared for the additional screening requirements—no awkward shuffling or holding up the line while procedures are explained.
The Catch: It’s Still Just a Test
Before you get too excited, keep in mind this is currently a trial run. The system appears to be operating specifically at the Harbor Boulevard security entrance during the busy holiday season. It’s unclear whether Disneyland plans to expand this setup to other entry points or make it permanent.
The timing makes sense—the week of December 15 through the end of 2025 represents some of the highest crowd levels of the year at Disneyland. If the segregated lanes prove effective during peak season, we could see them become a permanent fixture across all park entrances.
For now, if you’re visiting Disneyland during the holidays and entering through Harbor Boulevard, pay attention to the signage. If you’re stroller-free, you might just save yourself several minutes of waiting—and these days, every minute counts when you’re trying to rope-drop Rise of the Resistance.
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